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A room with a view of the sea through an arched window, a bed with patterned bedding, and a plant on the windowsill.
A coastal resort with a view of the sea, a tree-lined pathway, and outdoor seating areas.
A coastal property with white buildings, clear turquoise water, and rocky terrain.
A coastal view with a beach, a gazebo, and a row of houses along the water.

1. Njaya Lodge

Njaya Lodge
28.3 mi from Lake Malawi
United Kingdom
Helen
£44
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Njaya Lodge
A person lounging on a sunbed under a covered area with a bar in the background.
A view from a window with a railing, overlooking a body of water and a cloudy sky.
A view of a coastal road with a white flower in the foreground and a tree in the background.
A sunset over a calm sea with boats and rocks.

2. Ndau Lodge

Ndau Lodge
28.2 mi from Lake Malawi
Canada
Crystal
£73
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Ndau Lodge
An outdoor seating area with wooden furniture and a thatched roof.
A pool area with a tiled edge, surrounded by rocks and greenery, and a building with a thatched roof.
A room with a bed, a green bedside table, a wicker chair, and a standing fan.
A kitchen with a central island, a stove, and a refrigerator.

3. Rafiki Safari Camp

Rafiki Safari Camp
61.1 mi from Lake Malawi
United States
Maria
£157
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Rafiki Safari Camp
A waterfront property with multiple buildings, a dock, and a small garden area.
A bed with a view of a garden and a body of water through large windows.
A group of people balancing on wooden posts in a waterlogged area with trees and a building in the background.
A campsite with multiple tents, a central gathering area with tables and chairs, and a stone pathway leading to the tents.

4. Main Stream Beach Villa

Main Stream Beach Villa
124 mi from Lake Malawi
United States
Anonymous traveller
£27
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Main Stream Beach Villa
A bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the ocean through a sliding door.
A restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a view of the sea. Tables are set with white tablecloths and chairs.
A poolside area with a clear view of the pool, a glass of a blue beverage with an orange slice, and a person resting their arms on the poolside.
A balcony with a view of a beach and the sea.

5. Sunbird Waterfront

Sunbird Waterfront
122.8 mi from Lake Malawi
United States
EDWARD
£171
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Sunbird Waterfront
Two lounge chairs by a swimming pool with a stone patio and a thatched roof structure in the background.
A stone building with a thatched roof, surrounded by large rocks and a tree.
A beachside seating area with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking the sea.
A wooden deck leading to a thatched-roof structure with a view of the surrounding landscape.

6. Safari Beach Lodge

Safari Beach Lodge
120 mi from Lake Malawi
United States
Trudy
£91
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Safari Beach Lodge
A wicker chair in a lush garden with tropical plants and a view of the ocean at sunset.
A pathway leading to a wooden gazebo with a bench, surrounded by lush greenery and pink flowers.
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a pool, and a view of the sea and a distant island.
A beachside area with a wooden bench, a sign reading "LOBBY GUESTS ONLY", and a view of the sea with boats.

7. Mgoza Lodge

Mgoza Lodge
143.3 mi from Lake Malawi
United States
Charley
£56
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Mgoza Lodge
A wooden deck with lounge chairs and a table overlooking a beach with palm trees and a clear sky.
A poolside area with two wicker chairs, a thatched-roof structure, and a view of the sea.
A rustic building with a thatched roof, situated by a body of water, surrounded by trees and a stone wall.
A thatched-roof building with a pool and a grassy lawn.

8. Nkhudzi Beach Lodge

Nkhudzi Beach Lodge
155.2 mi from Lake Malawi
Australia
Morgan
£31
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Nkhudzi Beach Lodge
A wooden deck with a table and chairs overlooking a body of water.
A rustic wooden room with a wooden bench, a small shelf with a spool of thread, and a window with wooden beams.
A coastal view with a clear sky, lush greenery, and a calm sea.
A bathroom with a wooden vanity, a sink, a mirror, and a window.

9. Soul Rebel

Soul Rebel
29.4 mi from Lake Malawi
South Africa
Claude Jerome
£29
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Soul Rebel
A bedroom with a large bed, a window with a view of the ocean, and a thatched roof.
A wooden deck with a view of the sea, a lounge chair, and a table with a hat.
A wooden deck with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a view of the sunset over the sea.
A stone-walled bathroom with a stone sink, a towel rack, and a lantern.

10. Kaya Mawa

Kaya Mawa
16.1 mi from Lake Malawi
Brazil
newton
£1,319
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Kaya Mawa
A modern two-story building with a pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit balcony.
A nighttime view of a building with a covered outdoor area, a sign with text, and a water feature.
A beachside lounge with thatched-roof structures, wooden chairs, and a central fire pit.
A spacious bedroom with a four-poster bed, wooden beams, a canopy, and a large mirror.

11. The Makokola Retreat

The Makokola Retreat
180.3 mi from Lake Malawi
Sweden
Ellinor
£245
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
The Makokola Retreat
A balcony with a wicker sofa and a glass table, overlooking a parking area and a lake with mountains in the background.
A neatly made bed with white linens and a brown headboard, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted light switch.
A residential area with a paved courtyard, parked vehicles, and a view of a lake with mountains in the background.
A dining table set with red tablecloths, green placemats, and floral centerpieces.

12. PALAZZO GARDEN RESORT MATEMA

PALAZZO GARDEN RESORT MATEMA
174.9 mi from Lake Malawi
£33
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
PALAZZO GARDEN RESORT MATEMA
A neatly made bed with a decorative pillow, a bedside table, and a canopy.
A residential property with a brick wall, a well-maintained lawn, and a modern house with multiple windows and a satellite dish.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned wall.
A bathroom with a toilet, a towel rack with a roll of toilet paper, and a shelf with a folded towel labeled "Blissful Lily".

13. Blissful lily lodge

Blissful lily lodge
123.9 mi from Lake Malawi
£21
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Blissful lily lodge

14. Landmark Hotel Matema Beach

Landmark Hotel Matema Beach
174.3 mi from Lake Malawi
£52
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Landmark Hotel Matema Beach
An outdoor dining area with a view of the sea, featuring a wooden table and chairs, hanging light fixtures, and a thatched roof.
A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a blue roof.
A wooden structure with a thatched roof and a dock extending into the water, where several blue kayaks are lined up.
A room with a bed covered in a sheer canopy, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted lamp.

15. Blue Waters by Serendib

Blue Waters by Serendib
124.7 mi from Lake Malawi
United States
Patrick
£91
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Blue Waters by Serendib
A man in a white shirt and tie standing by a counter with multiple glasses and bottles.
A restaurant named "Pick 'n Pay" with a signboard advertising "Restaurant, Flavour, Food, Friends".
A person lying on a blue exercise mat outdoors.
A room with two beds, a chair, a small table, and a wardrobe.

16. PIck n Pay Resort Nkhotakota

PIck n Pay Resort Nkhotakota
67.8 mi from Lake Malawi
United States
Loukas
£14
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
PIck n Pay Resort Nkhotakota
A beachside dining area with tables and chairs, overlooking a calm sea and distant mountains.
A covered outdoor seating area with a long wooden bar and multiple stools. Tables and chairs are arranged around the bar.
A building with a tiled roof, a covered porch with wooden railings, and a stone foundation.
A row of rustic, single-story buildings with wooden railings and a dirt ground.

17. LAKE NYASA RESORT & CAMPSITE

LAKE NYASA RESORT & CAMPSITE
174.2 mi from Lake Malawi
£34
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
LAKE NYASA RESORT & CAMPSITE
A wooden deck with seating, overlooking a clear blue sea with rocks and a small boat.
A historic building with a central tower and multiple smaller towers, surrounded by lush greenery and a body of water in the background.
A rural pathway leading to a white building with a garden area, surrounded by large trees and rocks.
A room with two wooden beds, each with patterned bedding and pillows. There are wall-mounted lights and a window with a floral curtain.

18. Ulisa Bay Lodge

Ulisa Bay Lodge
15.3 mi from Lake Malawi
£31
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Ulisa Bay Lodge
A beachside seating area with thatched umbrellas and wooden benches, overlooking the sea.
A hotel with a multi-story structure, a covered outdoor seating area, and a view of the sea.
A long dining table set for a meal with chairs, overlooking a body of water.
A hotel room with a bed, a black leather sofa, a small table, a ceiling fan, and a TV mounted on the wall.

19. Silver Sands Holiday Resort

Silver Sands Holiday Resort
127.3 mi from Lake Malawi
£65
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Silver Sands Holiday Resort
A thatched-roof structure with a view of a calm lake and a distant boat.
A wooden bed with a canopy, a nightstand, and a small wooden table.
A thatched-roof hut with a wooden porch, a chair, and a table.
A thatched-roof hut with a wooden porch, a chair, and a table.

20. Anake Lodge

Anake Lodge
142.6 mi from Lake Malawi
£47
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Anake Lodge
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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Malawi

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A room with a view of the sea through an arched window, a bed with patterned bedding, and a plant on the windowsill.
Njaya Lodge
8.6
Excellent
18 reviews
View
A person lounging on a sunbed under a covered area with a bar in the background.
Ndau Lodge
10.0
Exceptional
3 reviews
View
An outdoor seating area with wooden furniture and a thatched roof.
Rafiki Safari Camp
10.0
Exceptional
3 reviews
View
A waterfront property with multiple buildings, a dock, and a small garden area.
Main Stream Beach Villa
8.4
Very good
5 reviews
View
A bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the ocean through a sliding door.
Sunbird Waterfront
8.4
Very good
17 reviews
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Top Lake Malawi Hotel Reviews

Rafiki Safari Camp

Rafiki Safari Camp

10/10 Excellent
"This is an amazing hidden gem! The name "tents" underdescribes the facilities: these are beautiful cabins that would put some hotels to shame. And the cabins have private showers and bathrooms. The facility also has a very small pool. Sandi, the owner, is caring, the food is very good, and the tours in the Park with the Park rangers are informative and a great experience. I saw a lot of animals, including elefants, monkeys, antilopes and crocodiles, but I understand that I was lucky and it depends on the season. The Park is huge and outside of the dry season the animals hide more. Getting there takes some time due to the condition of the main streets. But there is major road construction and within a year it probably should be much faster to get there."
Maria 2-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Rafiki Safari Camp
Ilala Crest Lodge

Ilala Crest Lodge

8/10 Good
"We enjoyed our 4th visit to Ilala Crest. As always, the staff were very helpful"
Geoff 1-night trip
Posted 4 months ago
Ilala Crest Lodge

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Malawi?
If you're planning to come to the area to visit Lake Malawi, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. Travellers like the surrounding area for its ecotours and kitesurfing.
What's the best place to stay close to Lake Malawi?
Kaya Mawa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this lodge offers a private beach and free breakfast. You'll find it 16.1 mi (25.8 km) from Lake Malawi. Other good options around the area include Ulisa Bay Lodge and Sunbird Chintheche Inn.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Malawi, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals near Lake Malawi.